CoinDesk Unveils 2025 Most Influential Crypto Figures with Trump Leading
CoinDesk has released its 2025 Most Influential list highlighting key individuals and groups shaping cryptocurrency policy and markets, with a notable focus on U.S. policymakers.
Donald Trump is identified as the top influencer, credited with impacting crypto policy through executive orders, exerting pressure on Congress to advance related legislation, and benefiting from profits tied to affiliated crypto ventures since resuming office.
The list features a diverse array of figures connected to crypto policy and markets, including Don Jr., Eric and Barron Trump; French Hill; Bill Hagerty; Bo Hines; Paolo Ardoino; Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss; David Sacks; Brandon and Howard Lutnick; Ross Ulbricht; Shayne Coplan; and the Lazarus Group.
Uncertainty remains over the Senate's timeline for crypto market structure legislation markup hearings, which are expected to involve two sessions by the Senate Banking Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee, each considering different bill versions.
Democrats have released a priorities document aligned with a September framework that emphasizes financial stability, market integrity, and ethics, also touching on implications regarding Trump and his family's crypto interests.
Senator Cynthia Lummis has been negotiating with the White House on the framework, though some points have proven contentious.
As of the report, no definitive hearing date has been set; meanwhile, Governor Tim Scott’s office disclosed meetings with CEOs of Bank of America, Citi, and Wells Fargo signaling progress on legislation.
Additionally, the Senate is planning to vote in the coming week on a package of 97 Trump nominees to various positions, including nominees for CFTC Chair Mike Selig and FDIC Chair Travis Hill.
